**Chapter 5: Unusual Symptoms**

Dorothy woke up the next morning feeling a bit off. She couldn't quite put her finger on what it was, but she felt...different. Her body ached all over, and her stomach was churning with a queasy feeling that seemed to be growing in intensity. At first, she brushed it off as a lingering side effect of the doctor's visit, but as the day went on, the symptoms only seemed to worsen. As she got dressed and ready for work, Dorothy couldn't shake off the feeling of fatigue that had settled over her. Her legs felt heavy, and her arms seemed to weigh down with a strange, leaden weight. She stumbled through her morning routine, feeling like she was moving through quicksand. On her way to the kitchen to make some coffee, Dorothy caught a glimpse of herself in the mirror. Her eyes looked sunken, and her skin was pale. She frowned, feeling a bit concerned. What was going on with her? At the kitchen table, Dorothy poured herself a cup of coffee and sat down, trying to gather her thoughts. She had always been a healthy person, with no major health concerns. What could be causing these symptoms? As she sipped her coffee, Dorothy started to feel a bit better. The queasy feeling began to subside, and her energy levels seemed to increase. She breathed a sigh of relief, telling herself she was just being paranoid. But as the day went on, the symptoms returned, and Dorothy started to feel like she was on a rollercoaster. One minute she was fine, and the next, she was queasy and tired. She couldn't concentrate at work, and her usual sharp wit seemed to be dulled. As she drove home from the office, Dorothy felt a growing sense of unease. Something was wrong, and she couldn't quite put her finger on what it was. She thought back to the doctor's visit, wondering if there was something she had missed. When she got home, Lucas was still out, and the apartment was quiet. Dorothy flopped down on the couch, feeling exhausted. She closed her eyes, trying to rest, but her mind kept racing. What was going on with her body? Was it just stress or a virus, or was there something more serious going on? Dorothy couldn't shake off the feeling that her life was about to take a dramatic turn. As she drifted off to sleep, Dorothy's mind was filled with questions and worries. She had a feeling that she was in for a surprise, and it wasn't going to be a pleasant one. The next morning, Dorothy woke up feeling a bit better, but the symptoms still lingered. She knew she had to see the doctor again, and this time, she was determined to get some answers. Little did she know, her life was about to change in ways she never could have imagined.